With 75 maps of the planets, constellations, and galaxies--and more than 800 illustrations--this visually stunning, oversized book brings the farthest reaches of outer space to readers firsthand. With cutaway views that depict what planets look like inside; topographical maps showing the terrain of the moon; and detailed diagrams of satellites and space probes, this is a complete reference guide to all things outer space!

I bought this book to give me something to read in addition to the course book for the astronomy course I am taking. This book was not required but I just wanted to have something else to read to compliment the class, I think the book does well for what I wanted. All the people I know who have come to visit end up picking up the book off the coffee table and reading bits and pieces out of it, which has stimulated conversation for the better in my house.

I bought this book for my 10 year old grandson for Christmas. It was so inviting that I had to read through it before I gave it to him. It was visually compelling and very interesting without being cumbersome.